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### Question: What to expect if I have Hereditary pancreatitis  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
### Response: As a chronic disease, the effects of hereditary Pancreatitis may last for months or years. Epidemiological data show hereditary pancreatitis has also been linked to an increased lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer, which is the 4th most leading cause of cancer deaths among Americans.